Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Amorphophallus konjac
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Mountain tops, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
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A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Divison, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
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Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
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Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
In German
Teufelszunge
Prachtspieren
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Astilbe
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Astilbe
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
astilbe
In Latin
Konjac
Artemisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Family
Araceae
Saxifragaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Astilbe
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Astilbe
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Astilbe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Astilbe Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Astilbe are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Astilbe
Care of Devil's Tongue and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.